书城公版Orlando Furioso
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第2669章 VII

But as he more descends into that lair, So much he finds the smoke and vapour worse;

And it appears he can no further fare;

Nay, backward must retrace his way parforce.

Lo! something (what he knows not) he in air Espies, that seems in motion, like a corse, Upon whose wasted form long time had beat The winter's rain and summers scorching heat.